News Highlight

Keker & Van Nest Partner Jon Streeter Elected California State Bar President

07/22/2011 The State Bar Board of Governors has selected Jon Streeter -- a veteran litigator with a distinguished record of bar leadership and public service -- to lead the country's largest state bar.

Michael Celio Joins The Health Trust Board of Trustees

02/16/2012 The Health Trust is a nonprofit foundation that provides grants, services and advocacy to support its vision of Silicon Valley as the healthiest region in America.

Federal Prosecutors Drop Investigation of Lance Armstrong

02/03/2012 John Keker, Armstrong’s lead lawyer in the case, said: “They made the right decision, and they made it on their own.”

Michael Celio Discusses the Latest Cases, Trends to Impact Securities Litigation

February 2012 Mr. Celio provides insight on Judge Rakoff's SEC decision, the impact of Chinese reverse mergers as well as the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions in Morrison and Janus.

A 50-Year Legacy of Service by African-Americans in the California Courts

01/17/2012 Speaking before the Diversity Committee of the San Mateo County Bar Association, State Bar President Jon Streeter offered this perspective.

Keker & Van Nest Defends Client's Combat Video Game From Trademark Claims

01/09/2012 Jamie Slaughter and Adam Lauridsen assert Electronic Arts did not infringe trademark rights by using brand-name helicopters in a military combat video game because its expressive work is protected by the First Amendment and the doctrine of nominative fair use.

Keker & Van Nest Elevates Jo Golub to Partner

01/06/2012 Ms. Golub Handles White Collar Criminal Defense and Complex Civil Litigation

Quyen Ta Appointed Co-Chair of BASF's Equality Committee

01/06/2012 Chosen for her long-standing commitment to diversity, Ms. Ta has held numerous leadership positions in minority bar organizations and speaks frequently on diversity in the legal profession.

Digital Sharing Gets More Protection from Ninth Circuit

12/20/2011 Keker & Van Nest filed an amicus brief on behalf of eBay Inc., Facebook Inc., Google Inc., InterActiveCorp and Yahoo Inc.

Keker & Van Nest Protects Accounting Firm from Hedge Fund Ponzi Suit

12/20/2011 Ben Hur, Chris Kearney and Cody Harris knock down class certification, protecting their client from millions in damages.

Chris Kearney Inducted as Bar Association of San Francisco's President-Elect

12/15/2011 Mr. Kearney served as BASF's Treasuer during 2011.

Keker & Van Nest Wins Motion to Sever Antitrust Counts

12/13/2011 The firm defends the scion of a legendary California agribusiness family from accusations of racketeering, price-fixing, honest services fraud and obstruction of justice.

Jan Nielsen Little Named Finalist for Litigator of the Year Award

12/07/2011 Jan Nielsen Little is one of fourteen finalists shortlisted for the prestigious honor.

Keker and Van Nest LLP: Partner in Promoting Justice

12/01/2011 Northern California Innocence Project commends Keker & Van Nest's pro bono efforts.

Second Major Victory in $20 Million Suit Over Lehman Bankruptcy

11/12/2011 After convincing the judge to dismiss the plaintiffs' initial complaint, Keker & Van Nest has won a second dismissal, thereby protecting San Mateo County and its former treasurer from a $20 million civil suit.

Twitter Off The Hook In $40M Virtual Community IP Suit

11/01/2011 Elliot Peters and David Silbert win a defense verdict from a federal jury in Virginia.

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